Q: In oklahoma can landlord change locks keeping items of tenant only after tenant said was gonna move out only 5 days ago
I am only on month to month and pay rent every 2 weeks only owe for 2 weeks rent and went to get rest my belongings and he has changed lock and my belonging s are still inside. Havecbeen given no written notice or anything he just up and basically stole my things
A: You are capable of getting your personal property back. You must file a small claims action in replevin against the landlord if they won't allow you to get your property.
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